how to check oil on yfz450

[lost boyz]

ok pretty new to this bike just bought it...
my questioin is how to check the oil on my yfz450?

i see the plus on the oil tank and its full...
then i see a plug on the side of the motor case but no dipstick...

is this 2 dif compartments?

meaning should i beable to see oil once i take off the plus on the SIDE of the CASE???


how do i make sure theres oil in my machince...????

im know im buying a manual but it didnt get here yet!

[lost boyz]

plus i wanted to know how to do a oil change on it?

how much goes in the tank and how much in the motor?

[morningracer626]

Drain the engine and the tank in front on the engine. Remove the oil filter on the other side of engine. Replace the filter and your drain plugs. 1 qt. in the engine and 1 qt. in the tank. this will put the oil level just above full before starting.


I check mine by starting the bike for a couple minutes when its completely cold. Start it, let it idle for 2 minutes or so, shut it off. This is the way I've been checking mine for 2 years and no problems yet.